SINCE 1828
cheilosis
noun
chei·lo·sis
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plural cheiloses\ -ˌsēz
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Medical Definition of cheilosis
: an abnormal condition of the lips characterized by scaling of the surface and by the formation of fissures in the corners of the mouth
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